Iron Man Hawaii 2005 Triathlon

Iron Man Hawaii 2005 Triathlon will be contested this year on
October 15th, 2005, in and around Kailua/Kona, Hawaii. The
Iron Man Hawaii 2005 Triathlon World Championship is the
culmination of many qualifying events, all leading up to
this competition. The race consists of a 2.4 mile ocean
swim, a 112 mile bike race, and a 26.2 mile marathon run.
Lest there be any slackers, (ha, ha), there is a time limit
of 17 hours from start to finish. Iron Man Hawaii 2005 triathlon will
be watched by thousands on the ground in Kona, as well as
approximately 50 million people worldwide on TV.

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Hawaii Ironman Triathlon Championships

The Iron Man Hawaii 2005 Triathlon is rightly regarded as
the world championship of triathlon racing. A tough course,
temperatures between 82-95 degrees and matching humidity,
and winds that can gust as high as 60 mph buffet the
contestants all the way through the 8-12 hours it takes most
of them to finish. The rewards are worth it however. Besides
the intangibles of even completing a race as tough as this,
a total of $480,000 in prize money is awarded to the pro
division. 2000 competitors from over 50 countries will vie
for the distinction of winning Iron man Hawaii 2005!

Truly an international triathlon event, Iron Man Hawaii 2005 Triathlon has
produced such champions as Mark Allen, Paula Newby-Fraser and
many more. The only guaranteed returnees would be the
winners in the pro and age-group divisions. All others must
earn their way back. For endurance race addicts, this is how
it should be. For a thrilling experience in a magical
locale, plan to make Iron Man Hawaii 2005 Triathlon the centerpiece of
your vacation travel plans! And if you're fortunate enough
to be competing, may the wind always be at your back!